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διά (dia) means “through/because of” in the TBESG Greek lexicon from STEPBible.

διά Greek · G1223 666 tagged occurrences in 599 verses

Pronunciation guide: dee-ah' Strong’s Greek pronunciation spelling.

Lexicon entries

TBESG · G1223

διά · dia · through/because of

διά (before a vowel δ᾽, exc. Rom.8:10, 2Co.5:7, and in (Proper name)s; Tdf., Pr., 94), prep. with genitive, accusative, as in cl.; 1. with genitive, through; (i) of Place, after verbs of motion or action: Mat.2:12 12:43, Mrk.2:23, Luk.4:30, Jhn.4:4, 2Co.11:33, al.; σώζεσθαι (διας-) δ. πυρός, ὕδατος, 1Co.3:15, 1Pe.3:20; βλέπειν δ. ἐσόπτρου, 1Co.13:12; metaphorically, of a state or condition: Rom.14:20, 2Co.2:4 5:7, 10; δ. γράμματος, ἀκροβυστίας (Lft., Notes, 263, 279), Rom.2:27 4:11; δι ̓ὑπομενῆς, Rom.8:25. (ii) Of Time; (a) during which: Mat.26:61, Mrk.14:58, Luk.5:5; δ. παντὸς τοῦ ζῆν, Heb.2:15; δ. παντός (διαπαντός in Mrk.5:5, Luk.24:53), always, continually, Mat.18:10, Act.2:25" (LXX) 10:2 24:16, Rom.11:10" (LXX), 2Th.3:16, Heb.9:6 13:15. (b) within which: Act.1:3; δ. νυκτός, Act.5:19 16:9 17:10 23:31; (with) after which (Field, Notes, 20; Abbott, JG, 255f.): Mrk.2:1, Act.24:17, Gal.2:1. (iii) Of the Means or Instrument; (1) of the efficient cause (regarded also as the instrument): of God, Rom.11:36, 1Co.1:9, Gal.4:7, Heb.2:10 7:21; of Christ, Rom.1:8 5:1, 17, 1Co.15:21, 1Pe.4:11, al.; δ. τ. ὑμῶν δεήσεως, Rom.1:12, 2Co.1:4, Gal.4:23, al.; (2) of the agent, instrument or means; (a) with genitive of person(s), Mat.11:2, Luk.1:70, Jhn.1:17, Act.1:16, Rom.2:16, 1Co.1:21, Eph.1:5, Heb.2:14, Rev.1:1, al.; ὑπὸ τ. κυρίου δ. τ. προφήτου (δ. τ. κυρίου, 1Th.4:2 (M, Th., in l.); Lft., Rev., 121f.), Mat.1:22 2:15, Rom.1:2; δ. ἐπιστολῆς ὡς δ. ἡμῶν (Field, Notes, 202), 2Th.2:2; δ. Σ. (NTD, 22), 1Pe.5:12; (b) with genitive of thing(s) (where often the simple dative is used in cl.; Jannaris, Gr., 375), Jhn.11:4, Act.5:12; δ. τ. πίστεως, Rom.3:30; δ. λόγου θεοῦ, 1Pe.1:23; δ. παραβολῆς, Luk.8:4; δουλεύειν δ. τ. ἀγάπης, Gal.5:13; δ. ἐπαγγελίας, Gal.3:18, 2. C. accusative; (i) rarely, as with genitive, through (Hom), δ. μέσον Σαμαρίας (ICC, in l.; Bl., §42, 1; Robertson, Gr., 581), Luk.17:11. (ii) by reason of, because of, for the sake of; (a) with accusative of person(s) (M, Pr., 105), Mrk.2:27, Jhn.6:57 11:42, Rom.8:20; (b) with accusative of thing(s), δ. φθόνον, Mat.27:18, Mrk.15:10; δ. φόβον, Jhn.7:13 20:19; δ. ἀγάπην, Eph.2:4; δ. τοῦτο, freq., for this cause, therefore, Mat.6:25, Mrk.6:14, Luk.11:49, Jhn.6:65, al.; id. before ὅτι, Jhn.5:16 10:17, al.; δ. τί, why, Mat.9:11, 14 Mrk.2:18, Jhn.7:45, al.; δ. τό, with inf., Mrk.5:4, Luk.9:7, Jas.4:2. 3. In composition, (1) through, as in διαβαίνω; (2) of separation, asunder, as in διασπάω; (3) of distribution, abroad, as in διαγγέλλω; (4) of transition, as διαλλάσσω; (5) of "perfective" action (M, Pr., 112f., 115f.), as διαφύγω, διακαθαρίζω. (AS)

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Dodson Greek Lexicon

(a) gen: through, throughout, by the instrumentality of, (b) acc: through, on account of, by reason of, for the sake of, because of.

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How translators render G1223

Counts below follow each translation’s tagged words. A rendering can cover a phrase. Differences in text editions and tagging can produce different totals.

BSB rendering counts
Rendering Count
through 192
by 81
because of 55
for 37
because 29
why 22
therefore 18
vvv 18
in 14
for this reason 12
with 12
for the sake of 10
on account of 8
that is why 6
for your sake 4
is why 4
out of 4
the reason 4
always 3
from 3
on 3
sake 3
since 3
so 3
after 2
at 2
because it was 2
but because of 2
during 2
for your benefit 2
later 2
of 2
regularly 2
so then 2
throughout 2
among 1
and because of 1
and so 1
and through 1
and you by 1
aroused by 1
as a matter of 1
as in 1
because of this 1
but because 1
by so doing 1
by the authority of 1
by way of 1
came through 1
came with 1
comes through 1
compared to 1
continually 1
due to 1
endure 1
even though you have 1
for my benefit 1
for the benefit of 1
for this very reason 1
given through 1
he went through 1
how is it that 1
in answer to 1
is born of 1
is through 1
it is for this purpose 1
it is through 1
it was because of 1
kept 1
led 1
merely brings 1
on our behalf 1
on the basis of 1
on your account 1
over 1
over a span 1
said much 1
that 1
that is also why 1
that was why 1
the faith and love proceeding from 1
the result of 1
this is also why 1
this is why 1
this mystery is that through 1
though 1
through a window 1
to 1
to avoid 1
to be from 1
to hear 1
was born through 1
why do 1
why is it that 1
why not 1
with the help of 1
yet for your sake 1
KJV rendering counts
Rendering Count
by 243
for 115
through 91
because 38
therefore 36
why 19
with 16
because of 14
wherefore 14
sake 13
in 8
cause 7
sakes 5
throughout 5
of 4
thereby 4
after 3
always 3
by reason of 3
that 3
all 2
because that 2
whereby 2
among 1
and by 1
another 1
at 1
briefly 1
by occasion 1
by reason hereof 1
for the 1
from 1
glorious 1
in at 1
is by 1
out 1
seeing 1
seeing that by 1
that by reason of 1
that through 1
then 1
thereat 1
though they be 1
to 1
to avoid fornication 1
whiles 1
why do 1
within 1
yet for 1

Verses containing G1223

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  1. Colossians 1:20 · BSB · 3 occurrences

    and through Him to reconcile to Himself all things, whether things on earth or things in heaven, by making peace through the blood of His cross.

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  2. Colossians 1:21 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    Once you were alienated from God and were hostile in your minds, engaging in evil deeds.

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  3. Colossians 2:8 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    See to it that no one takes you captive through philosophy and empty deception, which are based on human tradition and the spiritual forces of the world rather than on Christ.

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  4. Colossians 2:12 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    And having been buried with Him in baptism, you were raised with Him through your faith in the power of God, who raised Him from the dead.

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  5. Colossians 2:19 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    He has lost connection to the head, from whom the whole body, supported and knit together by its joints and ligaments, grows as God causes it to grow.

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  6. Colossians 3:6 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    Because of these, the wrath of God is coming on the sons of disobedience.

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  7. Colossians 3:17 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    And whatever you do, in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through Him.

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  8. Colossians 4:3 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    as you pray also for us, that God may open to us a door for the word, so that we may proclaim the mystery of Christ, for which I am in chains.

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  9. 1 Thessalonians 1:5 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    because our gospel came to you not only in word, but also in power, in the Holy Spirit, and with great conviction—just as you know we lived among you for your sake.

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  10. 1 Thessalonians 2:13 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    And we continually thank God because, when you received the word of God that you heard from us, you accepted it not as the word of men, but as it truly is, the word of God, which is also now at work in you who believe.

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  11. 1 Thessalonians 3:5 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    For this reason, when I could bear it no longer, I sent to find out about your faith, for fear that the tempter had somehow tempted you and that our labor might have been in vain.

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  12. 1 Thessalonians 3:7 · BSB · 2 occurrences

    For this reason, brothers, in all our distress and persecution, we have been reassured about you, because of your faith.

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  13. 1 Thessalonians 3:9 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    How can we adequately thank God for you in return for our great joy over you in His presence?

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  14. 1 Thessalonians 4:2 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    For you know the instructions we gave you by the authority of the Lord Jesus.

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  15. 1 Thessalonians 4:14 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    For since we believe that Jesus died and rose again, we also believe that God will bring with Jesus those who have fallen asleep in Him.

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  16. 1 Thessalonians 5:9 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    For God has not appointed us to suffer wrath, but to obtain salvation through our Lord Jesus Christ.

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  17. 1 Thessalonians 5:13 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    In love, hold them in highest regard because of their work. Live in peace with one another.

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  18. 2 Thessalonians 2:2 · BSB · 4 occurrences

    not to be easily disconcerted or alarmed by any spirit or message or letter seeming to be from us, alleging that the Day of the Lord has already come.

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  19. 2 Thessalonians 2:11 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    For this reason God will send them a powerful delusion so that they believe the lie,

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  20. 2 Thessalonians 2:14 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    To this He called you through our gospel, so that you may share in the glory of our Lord Jesus Christ.

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  21. 2 Thessalonians 2:15 · BSB · 2 occurrences

    Therefore, brothers, stand firm and cling to the traditions we taught you, whether by speech or by letter.

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  22. 2 Thessalonians 3:14 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    Take note of anyone who does not obey the instructions we have given in this letter. Do not associate with him, so that he may be ashamed.

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  23. 2 Thessalonians 3:16 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    Now may the Lord of peace Himself give you peace at all times and in every way. The Lord be with all of you.

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  24. 1 Timothy 1:16 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    But for this very reason I was shown mercy, so that in me, the worst of sinners, Christ Jesus might display His perfect patience as an example to those who would believe in Him for eternal life.

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  25. 1 Timothy 2:10 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    but with good deeds, as is proper for women who profess to worship God.

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  26. 1 Timothy 2:15 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    Women, however, will be saved through childbearing, if they continue in faith, love, and holiness, with self-control.

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  27. 1 Timothy 4:5 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    because it is sanctified by the word of God and prayer.

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  28. 1 Timothy 4:14 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    Do not neglect the gift that is in you, which was given you through the prophecy spoken over you at the laying on of the hands of the elders.

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  29. 1 Timothy 5:23 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    Stop drinking only water and use a little wine instead, because of your stomach and your frequent ailments.

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  30. 2 Timothy 1:1 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, according to the promise of life in Christ Jesus,

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  31. 2 Timothy 1:6 · BSB · 2 occurrences

    For this reason I remind you to fan into flame the gift of God, which is in you through the laying on of my hands.

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  32. 2 Timothy 1:10 · BSB · 2 occurrences

    And now He has revealed this grace through the appearing of our Savior, Christ Jesus, who has abolished death and illuminated the way to life and immortality through the gospel,

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  33. 2 Timothy 1:12 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    For this reason, even though I suffer as I do, I am not ashamed; for I know whom I have believed, and I am convinced that He is able to guard what I have entrusted to Him for that day.

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  34. 2 Timothy 1:14 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    Guard the treasure entrusted to you, with the help of the Holy Spirit who dwells in us.

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  35. 2 Timothy 2:2 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    And the things that you have heard me say among many witnesses, entrust these to faithful men who will be qualified to teach others as well.

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  36. 2 Timothy 2:10 · BSB · 2 occurrences

    For this reason I endure all things for the sake of the elect, so that they too may obtain the salvation that is in Christ Jesus, with eternal glory.

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  37. 2 Timothy 3:15 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    From infancy you have known the Holy Scriptures, which are able to make you wise for salvation through faith in Christ Jesus.

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  38. 2 Timothy 4:17 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    But the Lord stood by me and strengthened me, so that through me the message would be fully proclaimed, and all the Gentiles would hear it. So I was delivered from the mouth of the lion.

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  39. Titus 1:13 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    This testimony is true. Therefore rebuke them sternly, so that they will be sound in the faith

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  40. Titus 3:5 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    He saved us, not by the righteous deeds we had done, but according to His mercy, through the washing of new birth and renewal by the Holy Spirit.

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  41. Titus 3:6 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    This is the Spirit He poured out on us abundantly through Jesus Christ our Savior,

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  42. Philemon 1:7 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    I take great joy and encouragement in your love, because you, brother, have refreshed the hearts of the saints.

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  43. Philemon 1:9 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    I prefer to appeal on the basis of love. For I, Paul, am now aged, and a prisoner of Christ Jesus as well.

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  44. Philemon 1:15 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    For perhaps this is why he was separated from you for a while, so that you might have him back for good—

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  45. Philemon 1:22 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    In the meantime, prepare a guest room for me, because I hope that through your prayers I will be restored to you.

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  46. Hebrews 1:2 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    But in these last days He has spoken to us by His Son, whom He appointed heir of all things, and through whom He made the universe.

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  47. Hebrews 1:3 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    The Son is the radiance of God’s glory and the exact representation of His nature, upholding all things by His powerful word. After He had provided purification for sins, He sat down at the right hand of the Majesty on high.

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  48. Hebrews 1:9 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    You have loved righteousness and hated wickedness; therefore God, Your God, has anointed You above Your companions with the oil of joy.”

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  49. Hebrews 1:14 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    Are not the angels ministering spirits sent to serve those who will inherit salvation?

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  50. Hebrews 2:1 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    We must pay closer attention, therefore, to what we have heard, so that we do not drift away.

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